The Seymour Public Schools district is seeking award nominations for their annual awards.
Nominations are being accepted from March 7, 2016 to April 22, 2016 at 4 p.m.
The David A. Brumer Excellence in Education Award is to be given to an individual devoted to making the Seymour Schools the best that they can be, an individual who assists in the education of the children of the Town of Seymour in an outstanding and exemplary manner. This individual should be a resident of the Town of Seymour or any member of the staff employed by the Seymour Board of Education or a student in the Seymour Public Schools. This individual should share the ideals of David A. Brumer who valued community service and community participation in the Seymour Public Schools.
The John J. Gallagher Memorial Athletic Award is to be given to an individual who has assisted in the support and development of athletics within the schools and the community-at- large. This individual should be a resident of the Town of Seymour or any member of the staff employed by the Seymour Board of Education or a student in the Seymour Public Schools.
The Vincentena Kobasa Excellence in Teaching Award is to be given to an individual who is a retired teacher or a current teacher employed by the Seymour Board of Education who has displayed extraordinary efforts on behalf of students during his/her career, who has made a difference to his/her students and who values educational excellence. The individual shares the ideals of Vincentena Kobasa by displaying involvement in the entire school community and/or community outside of school.
The Thomas J. Petruny Memorial Education and Environment Award is to be given to a Seymour Middle School student who has displayed a strong interest in environmental education and/or activities involving the environment and its preservation. This student must share the ideals of Thomas J. Petruny who valued environmental education, preservation of the environment and outdoor activities.
On June 6, 2016, the recipients will be presented with their awards.
Nomination forms are available online on the district website www.seymourschools.org (Resources for Parents/Citizens Tab, click on District Awards Information) or may be picked up at the Seymour Public Library, Recreation Center, Senior Center, Town Hall, Board of Education Central Office, or any of the schools in the district. Nominations are being accepted from March 7, 2016 to April 22, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.